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lIve lIFe Well
LEFT Sleep soundly after
a long, luxurious soak in the
dreamy, freestanding tub.
BELOW Enjoy hearty fare
in the buzzing restaurant
A Weekend AWAy At
The Rose
Head to deal on tHe Kent coast for
a cosy stay in tHis boutique boozer
ard to believe, but just a FaSHION FOrWarD the rose’s unpretentious italian food. the
couple of years ago, this interior design was a joint effort by enticing menu includes favourite
Hpretty seaside pub was london-based fashion and decor comfort food dishes such as mac
one of the most rundown in town. stylist michelle kelly and design and cheese and chicken schnitzel,
that all changed when newlyweds studio Harding & read (who as well as some more inventive
christopher Hicks and alex Bagner previously oversaw the interiors options, such as lamb shoulder
took on the property, with the vision at the luxury Beaverbrook Hotel with olives and pickled lemon.
of transforming it into a stylish in Surrey). the results are delicate, you won’t want to leave without
melding of pub, restaurant and feminine and joyfully colourful, trying a bacon sandwich either
guest accommodation. the rose’s with a palette of pink, mint green – it comes with the rose’s delicious
new incarnation, unveiled last year, and ochre running throughout. signature rhubarb ketchup.
proved an instant hit with both locals kelly’s influence can be seen in the Out aND aBOut Deal, much like
and holidaymakers discovering Deal slightly retro look, with vintage margate and ramsgate, has seen
for the first time. With staycations furniture, accessories and textiles a period of regeneration, and its
on the rise and the kent coastline bringing a cool, offbeat vibe. the quaint streets are now filled with
reclaiming its reputation as a rose also has an artistic streak, with wine bars, antiques shops and
beautiful holiday spot, the rose is pedigree wall art sourced by laid-back cafés. the cobbled-
a good address to have tucked up margate’s carl Freedman Gallery. together fisherman’s cottages give
your sleeve for a weekend away. BIte tO eat Deal’s hottest ticket the town a picturesque, chocolate-
for brunch, lunch and dinner, the box atmosphere, and the beach
rose’s restaurant is now the beating is only a few minutes walk from
A warm welcome
awaits you at heart of the operation. rachel the heart of the pretty old town.
The Rose o’Sullivan is the head chef – formerly the rose, 91 High Street, Deal,
of london’s Polpo, a restaurant Kent Ct14 6eD, 01304 38127
noted for its exceedingly yummy, therosedeal.com
While you’re there... FISH & CHIpS
Feature Patrick Hamilton courtney This nearby Tudor castle Head down to Hut 55 A trip to the seaside
mIKe’S BIKeS
Walmer CaStle
is steeped in history but
on Marine Road and rent
wouldn’t be complete
the biggest draw today
a couple of bicycles from
without a taste of
Mike to explore the local
Britain’s national dish.
are the stunning formal
gardens. Dating back to
area – we recommend
Head over to the charming
the 18th century, they are
riding them over to
Middle Street Fish Bar
and grab a box to eat
lovely to stroll through
Kingsdown Beach
or Sandwich Bay.
on a warm, sunny day.
on the seafront.
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